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A good rule of thumb is to practice at twice the distance you plan to shoot in the field. For example if you can consistently hit the vitals on a 3D deer at 80 yards, you should be able to shoot confidently to 40 yards while hunting.

Cameron Hanes is an exceptional archer and most people will never be able to make a shot like this, but hunters can increase their chances of success by practicing often and using solid shooting form.